DUE WEST, S.C.--USC Aiken’s women’s cross country team tied for 7th place among 13 schools participating in Thursday’s Erskine Invitational, hosted by Erskine College in Due West, S.C. Ashley Reedy (Jefferson, Md.) finished 12th for USCA in a time of 21:03, her best time of the season.

Marcie Milner (Aiken, S.C.) placed 14th in 21:27 and Veronica Derico (Aiken, S.C.) finished 37th with a time of 22:55. Beata Szabo (Budapest, Hungary) ran the 5k course in 23:53 and crossed the line in the 53rd spot. Nichole Bennett (Augusta, Ga.) and Ashley Northington (Aiken, S.C.) placed 73rd and 85th respectively.

“I thought Ashley Reedy and Beata really ran well and Veronica has continued to improve all season,” said USCA Head Coach David Lyle.

Next up for the Lady Pacers is a trip to Greenwood, S.C., for the 2004 Peach Belt Conference Championships on Oct. 23. The run for the PBC crown will begin at 10:00 a.m.

USCA Individual Results
12. Ashley Reedy ............21:03
14. Marcie Milner ..............21:27
37. Veronica Derico ........22:55
53. Beata Szabo .............23:53
73. Nichole Bennett .........25:58
85. Ashley Northington ...27:26

Individual Winner
Irina Watkins, North Georgia 18:39

Team Standings
1. Wingate University ........50
2. Anderson College ..........97
3. Lander University .........131
4. Presbyterian College ....149
5. North Greenville ............162
6. Erskine College .............173
t7. Southern Wesleyan .....187
t7. USC Aiken ....................187
9. Augusta State ...............267
10. Lagrange ....................278
11. Paine College ..............331
12. Newberry College ......368
13. Piedmont College ........390

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